A unique walnut gene pool has been formed in Ukraine

Nataliya Shevchuk, a scientist from the National University of Bioresources and Nature Management of Ukraine, told the magazine "Gardening in Ukrainian" about this, writes AgroTimes. "It grew, not cultivated, because thanks to its unique plasticity (ability to adapt to different natural conditions), the walnut tree grows and bears fruit, almost without needing attention. And although all trees are of seed origin, and their fruits are of different quality, Ukrainian nuts are valued on the international market for their good taste and environmental friendliness," she emphasized. According to the expert, the southern and southwestern regions are considered promising regions for industrial cultivation. The nut in Bukovyna is the best. By the way, it was here from Wallachia (the territory of modern Romania) that it first came to Ukraine, hence the name walnut. "Compared to other countries, the cultivation area of this crop has moved far to the north," Nataliya Shevchuk said. — As a ...